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Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects

BBC Africa - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 16:57
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

En Europe, une docilité si mal récompensée

Le Monde Diplomatique - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 16:19
Dépourvue de prétexte sérieux et de justification légale, l'agression israélo-américaine de l'Iran souligne l'inexistence de l'Europe face à une guerre qui engage sa sécurité et menace son économie. Cet effacement est d'autant plus spectaculaire que Washington avait précédemment rompu un traité (…) / , ,

Serbia Hedges Its Bets With Chinese High-Speed Missiles

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 16:14
For Belgrade, the logic behind the acquisition of Chinese CM-400AKG missiles is multifaceted.

Can Uchral Hold On? Beyond Mongolia’s Leadership Shake-Up

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 15:48
The young leader's sudden rise raises questions about the future of Mongolia's democracy and its balanced approach to foreign policy.

Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil and North Korea Missile Test

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 15:42
In an era defined by overlapping crises and intensifying strategic competition, the two nation's security partnership is more important than ever.

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

BBC Africa - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 15:07
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Over 2 Consecutive Days, North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 14:54
Whatever goodwill Lee’s expression of regret over past drone incursions may have produced, Pyongyang's hostile posture toward South Korea remains unchanged.

NSW’s Coal Reforms are Ambitious, but Diplomatic Engagement is Needed

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 14:30
The state has shown that domestic change is possible at the sub-national level. Can Australia leverage that momentum to shape the sector’s regional transition?

Is Pakistan’s Peacemaker Role Driven by Ambition or Necessity?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 14:16
For Islamabad, mediation is not a display of geopolitical muscle but an act of strategic self-preservation.

Kazakhstan’s New Constitution: Reform or Power Consolidation?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 13:57
Authoritarian systems rarely resist reform. Instead, they use it as a means of renewing and strengthening themselves.

Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll rises

BBC Africa - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 13:43
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a "race against the clock" to find others affected.

Pakistan as Peacemaker Facilitates the US-Iran Ceasefire

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 13:32
The U.S. appears to have set aside its ambition of pursuing regime change in Iran, as it is now negotiating directly with the system it sought to replace.

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

BBC Africa - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 13:07
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Why China’s Quiet Mediation Could Pave the Way for Easing Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

TheDiplomat - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 11:33
China’s preferred style of mediation involves quiet and behind-the-scenes facilitation rather than high-profile spectacles or photo-ops.

How the Iran War Will Upend the Global Economy

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 06:00
The Iran war risks not just an energy Shock—but also a debt crisis.

America and Israel Have Different Endgames in Iran

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 06:00
A Shared Enemy, but Diverging Views of Its Motives and Character.

Aromat-Aktien für alle: Das Schweizer Nationalgewürz gehört nun einem amerikanischen Konzern, doch eine Petition will das ändern

NZZ.ch - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 05:30
Es gehe längst nicht mehr um ein Gewürz, schreibt der Initiant, sondern um den Erhalt von Schweizer Kulturgütern.

Aromat wird amerikanisch – diese Schweizer Kultmarken gehören längst internationalen Konzernen

NZZ.ch - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 05:30
Das Schweizer Nationalgewürz wechselt den Besitzer und geht in einen amerikanischen Konzern über. Zahlreiche Schweizer Traditionsmarken sind längst in ausländischer Hand.

Vaduz streitet mit Brüssel – wegen fehlender Recycling-Statistiken

NZZ.ch - Wed, 08/04/2026 - 05:30
Liechtenstein rezykliert nach Schweizer Standard – doch für Brüssel ist das nicht gut genug. Die Efta-Überwachungsbehörde hat nun ein Verfahren gegen das Fürstentum eröffnet.

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